Etymology

Literally, “on hair”. Compare Spanish a pelo.

Adverb

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1. (equestrianismCategory:it:Equestrianism#A%20PELO) bareback, without a saddle

   cavalcare a pelo ― to ride [a horse] barebackCategory:Italian terms with usage examples#A%20PELO

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /a ˈpelo/ [a ˈpe.lo]Category:Spanish terms with IPA pronunciation#A%20PELO
• Syllabification: a pe‧lo

Adverb

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1. (idiomaticCategory:Spanish idioms#A%20PELO) bareback (on a horse)

   Synonym: en pelo

2. (idiomaticCategory:Spanish idioms#A%20PELO) bareback (without a condom)
3. (idiomaticCategory:Spanish idioms#A%20PELO) solo (singing without accompaniment)

Further reading

• “a pelo”, in Diccionario de la lengua española [Dictionary of the Spanish Language] (in Spanish), online version 23.8.1, Royal Spanish Academy [Spanish: Real Academia Española], 15 December 2025